Islamic finance

Bermuda aims to become a centre for Islamic finance

International Investment | 14 May 2012 | 09:20

The Government of Bermuda has plans to promote the country as a western hub for the Islamic financial services industry.

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Dublin looks to Islamic finance and the green economy for growth

Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has outlined Islamic finance and the green economy as two areas of growth for the Irish Funds' Industry. Speaking at the Irish Funds Industry Association (IFIA) conference, Mr Kenny said there was a need to ensure that Ireland is the obvious and first choice for the domiciling and distribution of funds.

International Investment | 08 Jun 2011 | 20:45
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Pointon York launches Sharia-compliant SIPPs

Pointon York has launched four Sharia-compliant SIPPs for Muslim savers, available only through advisers.

IFAonline | 06 Jun 2011 | 14:30

Other Islamic finance articles

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Taking an ethical approach

Interest in ethical investments and Islamic finance products has soared in recent years, but the implications for independent financial advisers are far from straightforward – Maryrose Fison investigates

Retirement Planner | 24 May 2011 | 11:54
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Govt moves to support Islamic finance industry

The Treasury has implemented measures designed to support Islamic finance in the UK.

IFAonline | 21 Jan 2010 | 12:15
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PBR: Islamic finance boost

The Government has committed to create a level playing field on VAT for retail investors in Islamic finance products.

IFAonline | 09 Dec 2009 | 14:00

Javelin launches first Islamic ETF in US

Javelin Investment Management has unveiled the Jets Dow Jones Islamic Market International Index Fund, the first Shariah-compliant ETF in the US, on the NYSE Arca platform.

ETFM | 08 Jul 2009 | 15:01
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Postcard from... the Middle East

Islamic property funds have grown as a popular means of Shari'ah investment. The key distinction bet...

International Investment | 01 Oct 2008 | 01:00
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Principles-based regulation will help Islamic finance flourish - FSA

The FSA says a move to principles-based regulation will provide the right environment for Islamic finance to flourish in the UK.

IFAonline | 29 Nov 2007 | 14:00
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Islamic finance qualification launched

An Islamic finance qualification has been launched by the Lord Mayor of the City of London and developed by the Securities & Investment Institute.

IFAonline | 31 Oct 2006 | 13:00

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